1. Andre Young shows his affirmation for Brantly Grier, co-director of the Interactive Resource Center in Greensboro [“Counseling and a waiting chair offered: New Greensboro ‘resource center’ part of an effort to meet homeless needs”; Jan. 14, 2009; by Jordan Green]. The center’s opening was the culmination of a year-long effort to open a single location where homeless people could come during the day to receive services. (photo by Jordan Green)
2. Obama volunteers (l-r) Martha Hanson Chafin, Ginny Johnson and Jaya Gokhale gathered outside a vacant storefront that once housed the Forsyth County Obama headquarters [“Obama volunteers ponder how to keep the movement going”; Jan. 7, 2009; by Keith T. Barber]. (photo by Keith T. Barber)
3. Winemaker Mac McDonald signs a bottle of his sauvignon blanc/pinot gris at Vintage 301 in Greensboro. [“Making black history: Rare winemaker makes rare wines”; Feb. 11, 2009; by Brian Clarey]. (photo by Brian Clarey)
4. The Winston-Salem Journal press room bustles with activity in preparation for the distribution of the next day’s paper.[“Triad newspapers struggle and survive”; Feb. 18, 2009; by Gus Lubin]. (photo by Gus Lubin)
5. Basir Razzack AKA Lorenzo X leans against the counter at Shabazz, a Winston- Salem restaurant that specializes in American Muslim foods such as jerk chicken and beans and rice. [“Shabazz: Chicken, religion and politics”; Feb. 25, 2009; by Gus Lubin] (photo by Gus Lubin)
6. Josh Brown performs with Christian hard rock band Day of Fire at Cafe Jam. The venue would close later in the year. [“Transcendent rock: Day of Fire previews new album”; March 25, 2009; by Jordan Green] (photo by Jordan Green)
7. Wake Forest University senior Sam Smartt shoots video of a resident at the Winston-Salem Downtown Rescue Mission. [“For a good cause: Smartt’s documenting true stories”; March 18, 2009; by Keith T. Barber] (photo by Keith T. Barber)
8. Magnus Rennie, a teacher at the New Light At-Risk Intergenerational Outreach Program in Greensboro, acts out a scenario with Aycock Middle School sixth-grader Hajji Johnson to underscore the risk of associating with people who engage in criminal activities. [“At-risk program contends with dwindling funds”; April 1, 2009; by Jordan Green] (photo by Jordan Green
9. Gustavo, a 17-year-old boy from Guatemala, receives a hug from Sue Perry Cole of Rocky Mount in the yard behind a hospitality house in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca. [“Border crossings: Oaxaca, North Carolina and the great northern migration; March 18, 2009; by Jordan Green] The next day Gustavo would continue his journey to the United States border, which he planned to illegally cross. (photo by Jordan Green)
10. Alt-country artist Jim Lauderdale conducts a songwriting workshop at the Shakori Hills Grass Roots Festival in Chatham County. [“Great weather brings biggest crowd ever to Shakori Hills; April 22, 2009; by Ryan Snyder] (photo by Ryan Snyder)
1. Parishioners at Myanmar Community
Church in Greensboro, many of whom are refugees from political
repression, stand at the front of their sanctuary to receive healing
from physical injury, disease, mental illness and depression. The
church incorporated in 2009. [“Many injuries to heal”; May 6, 2009, by
Jordan Green] (photo by Jordan Green)
2. Runners begin the North Carolina Marathon. [“Marathon and High Point make a winning pair”; May 6, 2009; by Jordan Green] The marathon relocated from Greensboro to High Point after Greensboro officials balked at covering the cost of police protection. (photo by Jordan Green)
3. 10-Guage and Big Head gained minor fame as marketers of furniture and promoters of racial harmony in 2009. [“High Point finally enjoys commercial success”; May 13, 2009; by Brian Clarey] (photo by Brian Clarey)
4. A set by Los Angeles punk band Mika Miko at Square One in Greensboro inspired audience members to take to the waves. [“Back to Square One: Three bands = one night”; by Jordan Green]; The venue would close shortly after being cited for firecode violations. (photo by Jordan Green)
5. Tim LaFollette, who is living with a diagnosis of ALS, performs with his band Decoration Ghost at a benefit for himself at Greene Street. [“Musician with ALS makes the most of his time”; July 29, 2009; by Jordan Green] (photo by Quentin L. Richardson)
6. Former Greensboro mayoral candidate Billy Jones shut down his Blogsboro.com website and went to work at a salvage yard. His career trajectory has been evidence of the challenges of earning a livelihood as a member of the creative class. [“A creative crisis?” July 8, 2009; by Daniel Bayer] (photo by Daniel Bayer)
7. Patrons of the Heavy Rebel Weekender in Winston-Salem wrestle in an artificial mud pool. “Heavy Rebel Weekender” photo essay; July 8, 2009; by Jesse Kiser]
8. Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey of the reunitied dBs perform at the Garage in Winston-Salem. [“Rock pioneers Holsapple and Stamey pick up where they left off”; Aug. 5, 2009; by Ryan Snyder] (photo by Ryan Snyder)
9. Christy Johnson fronts Dreamkiller with Erny Galvan (left) and Tian Garcia during an in-store appearance at Hot Topic at Hanes Mall in Winston- Salem. [“Band defies its dream-killer”; Aug. 12, 2009; by Jordan Green] (photo by Jordan Green)
10. L in Japanese provides instrumental tracks for MC Mr. Rozzi as Andy Coon shoots during a celebration of the Dotmatrix Project at the Green Bean in Greensboro. [“A positive MC waits for his moment”; Sept. 9, 2009; by Jordan Green] (photo by Jordan Green)
11. Greensboro City Council candidate Mary Rakestraw celebrates her primary night victory with political consultant Bill Burckley. [“Incumbents prosper in low turnout Greensboro primary”; Oct. 14, 2009; by Jordan Green] Rakestraw would go on to defeat Joel Landau in the general election to win the District 4 seat on council. (photo by Jordan Green)
1. Cotton, who lives in a camp near Freeman Mill Road in downtown Greensboro, says tobacco has kept her from killing a couple people, including herself. [“Street level”; Oct. 7, 2009; by Brian Clarey] (photo by Lindsay Emeigh)
2. Jim Avett, whose sons have achieved fame with their music, joins Molly McGinn and her band Amelia’s Mechanics onstage for one of his originals. [“God bless that Monkeywhale”; Oct. 7, 2009; by Ryan Snyder] (photo by Ryan Snyder)
3. The Rev. Carlton AG Eversley is among a group of Winston-Salem pastors who see it as their responsibility to help their parishioners improve their common lives through political action. [“Faith & politics: CHANGE and other faith-based community groups exert powerful influence on area politics”; Nov. 4, 2009; by Keith T. Barber] (photo by Keith T. Barber)
4. Y’Bret Nie (center ), a Montagnard warrior who fought the communists in Vietnam with the US Army Special Forces, and his son, Tauinya Ya (right) take the oath of citizenship at the federal courthouse in Greensboro. [“Aging Vietnam war veteran closes circle with oath of citizenship”; Nov. 25, 2009; by Jordan Green] (photo by Jordan Green)
5. Canadian songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen told an audience at Durham Performing Arts Center: “I don’t know if we will pass this way again, but it’s our intention to give you everything we’ve got tonight.” [“Alive and skipping in North Carolina”; Nov. 11, 2009; by Ryan Snyder] (photo by Ryan Snyder)
6. Sam “the Dot Man” McMillan, a self-taught Winston-Salem artist, lives and paints his motto: “If we all hold hands, we can’t fight. [“Sam ‘the Dot Man’ McMillan: A folk art original”; Dec. 2, 2009; by Keith T. Barber] (photo by Devender Sellars)
